Research Associate I - R&D DNA Identification

Research Associate I

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We have an excellent career opportunity for a Research Associate I on our R&D DNA Identification team in Burlington, NC.

Position Summary:

The Research Associate I will be part of the R&D DNA Identification team that leads development and optimization of DNA testing procedures for HLA testing and other DNA, RNA, and antibody-based assays. The position will require assay development, validation, implementation, and troubleshooting. This includes development of Next Generation Sequencing tests for PacBio and Illumina platforms. Other methods include, but are not limited to, Sanger sequencing, qPCR, Enzyme Immunoassay, STR, bioinformatics, and probe capture.

Other Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on projects with limited oversight through the development process and transfer optimized and developed products to operations.
• Write standard operating procedures, validation plans, and summaries.
• Work closely with R&D and Clinical directors, Operations, and other scientific staff in a team environment.
• Analyze and critique results, note deviations and design relevant experiments.
• Review primary scientific literature to help develop and troubleshoot experiments.
• Give presentations to colleagues.
• Generate reports sufficient for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
• Coach and assist laboratory staff with newly developed procedures.

Qualifications:

• Previous research experience in molecular techniques such as DNA isolation, PCR, probe/bait capture assays, and Next Generation Sequencing.
• Familiarity with validation and implementation in a CAP/CLIA Laboratory.
• Familiarity with assay design and assay performance optimization.
• Ability to work effectively independently.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree with a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in HLA, R & D, or equivalent; OR
• Master of Science degree with a minimum of 1 years' experience in HLA, R & D, or equivalent.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.

Why People choose to work at Labcorp: At Labcorp, it is our people that make us great it is what our clients, our partners and, most importantly, what our employees say. Here, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with extraordinary people with diverse viewpoints. You will discover your own outstanding potential as we build an even stronger organization with industry leaders from early development to the clinic and beyond. We help our clients develop medicines that improve health and improve lives of their family and friends.

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